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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Multiple Labels, Kennedy, Early 20th century
Richard Kennedy (1826-1903), a wholesale , retail and manufacturing chemist in Timor Street, came to Warrnambool in 1880 and had what was described in "Cyclopedia of Victoria' as the "largest and best appointed pharmacy in Victoria'. Kennedy was Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Victoria, on the Pharmacy Board and was prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool. He was for some time President of the Mechanics Institute and the Warrnambool Hospital and a foundation member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club. He also made locally perfumes with many varieties named after people or events of the time-Federation, Nellie Melba etc.. His pharmacy building in Timor Street and his house 55 Canterbury Road "Ivanhoe" still stands (2019) The use of a lighthouse in his advertising and on his bottles is of particular interest. W.D.H.S. has Kennedy bottles in its collectionThese labels are of great significance as they were produced for a pharmacist of note in Victoria and Warrnambool. .1 Rectangular paper label adhered to a piece of pink card. It features a lighthouse and small sailing ship in the centre of a red circle with black and white text, Surrounding the circle is text and decorations of flowers on an olive green background. The label is torn on the bottom right hand corner. It is adhered to a piece of pink card. .2 Light green label featuring a lighthouse in a circle underneath which is a scroll with text, There are finely drawn curly decorations and further text. It is adhered to a piece of pink card. .3 Similar to .2 with different text .4 Similar to .2 and .3 with different text .5 Similar to .2,.3,.4 with different text .6 Similar to .2,.3,.4,.5 with different text 6.1Similar to .2,.3,.4,.5,.6 with different text 6.2 Turquoise label with a gold diagonal wide band with text. The label features a lighthouse in a circle , there are decorations of leaves, and curls. The white and black text is stylised, especially the name of the manufacturer. .7 Buff coloured rectangular card adhered to a piece of pink card. The dark green text is surrounded by a decorative border. .8 White rectangular featuring a blue coloured lighthouse and detailed black text .9 White rectangular label with black detailed text surrounded by a border. .10 Similar to 6.2 with different text, adhered to white paper. .11 identical to .10 but adhered to pink card. .12 White rectangular card with black and red text .13 identical to .12 .14 Three joined pale blue labels with dark blue text. The central label is larger than the other two which are equal in size. One of the smaller labels in upside down. All have borders. .15 Identical to .14 excepting it is adhered to white card .16 White rectangular label with black text. It features a lighthouse, decorations of leaves and a variety of styles and fonts of the print. It is adhered to a piece of pink card. .17 Identical to .16 excepting it is adhered to white card. .18 Identical to .17 .19 Rectangular white label with red and black detailed text adhered to a piece of white paper .20 Identical to .19 excepting it is adhered to a piece of pink card. .21 Rectangular white label with grey text , a decorative border and further decorations adhered to a piece of white card. .22 Identical to .21 but not adhered, .23 Identical to .21 , adhered to white card .24 Identical to .22 .25 Square white label with red and black text. and a red border. .26 White rectangular label with dark green text and border. .27 Small white rectangular label with gold text adhered to a piece of white paper .1 LECTAR THE MIGHTY HEALTH RESTORING LIFE PRESERVER NERVE TONIC .2 POPULAR FAMILY MEDICINES CARBOLIC OIL POISON FROM R. F. KENNEDY& CO PHARMAISTS WARRNAMBOOL .3 As for .2 FRIAR'S BALSAM in lieu of CARBOLIC OIL .4 As for .2, .3 GLYCERINE in lieu OF FRIAR'S BALSAM .5 As for .2,.3,.4 Paregoric, Peppermint, Aniseed and Laudanum. POISON in lieu of GLYCERINE .6 As for .2,.3,.4,.5 CAMPHORATED OIL in lieu of Paregoric,Peppermint, Aniseed and Laudanum .6.1 As for .2,.3,.4,.5,.6 PARRISH'S FOOD . in lieu of CAMPHORATED OIL Dose- Adults 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful 6.2 Pure BENZINE FROM R. F. KENNEDY AND CO. Pharmaceutical Works WARRRNAMBOOL .7 LINSEED OILR.F KENNEDY & CO. Wholesale and Manufacturing Chemists WARRNAMBOOL .8 the primary text is : THE ALSATIAN INFLUENZA MIXTURE A section of the ensuing text is ; "For EXHAUSTION, LOSS OF APPETITE , NEURITIS and GENERAL RUN DOWN it will be found a Powerful Tonic." .9 Dr Law's PILE OINTMENT Directions ............... R.F KENNEDY & CO Wholesale and Manufacturing Chemists WARRNAMBOOOL 10. As for .2,.3,.4,.5,.6.6.1 VASELINE in lieu of BENZINE .11 Identical to .10 .12 COLOURED WITH TUMERIC. Labelled in accordance with the "SALE AND USE OF POISONS ACT" POISON R.F. KENNEDY & CO. Chemists WARRNAMBOOL APPROXIMATELY 7 GRAMS .13 Identical to .12. .14 Central label "THE CURE" FOR CORNS R.F. KENNEDY &CO manufacturing Chemists WARRNAMBOOL .Small label PROPRIETORS OF THE. CELEBRATED . CURE FOR TOOTHACHE . Small label PROPRIETORS OF The Sulpho- Thymol Soap, For Eruptions and Irritations of the Skin. .15 Identical to .14 .16TASTELESS ITALIAN CASTOR OIL OF THE PUREST QUALITY. Adults Dose one to two tablespoonfuls . Children half to one tablespoonful. IMPORTED BY R.F. KENNEDY&CO. Manufacturing Chemists Timor ST. Warrnambool .17 Identical to .16 .18 Identical to .16 .19 PURE REDISTILLED EUCALYPTUS OIL OF EXTRA STRENGTH & PURITY DEODORANT & DISINFECTANT FROM R.F. KENNEDY & CO'S Pharmaceutical Works Warrnambool ( Much more detail) .20 Identical to .19 .21,.22,.23,.24 PURE Refined SALAD OIL FROM R.F. KENNEDY & CO.MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS WARRNAMBOOL .25 Brilliantine AN ELEGANT AND FRAGRANT PREPARATION FOR THE HAIR, MOUSTACHE, OR WHISKERS. PROPRIETORS R.F. KENNEDY & CO. WARRNAMBOOL .26 Directions.--- To be applied to the irritable parts two or three times daily R.F. KENNEDY & CO., Chemists, Warrnambool .27 R.F. KENNEDY & CO. Manufacturing and Dispensing Chemists WARRNAMBOOL chemists, pharmaceutical society of victoria, mechanics institute, warrnambool, warrnambool hospital, warrnambool bowls club -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
5x Labels, Hodgens, Early 20th century
These labels come from the Brewery of Hodgens & Co. who operated the Warrnambool Brewery west of the corner of Timor and Banyan Streets This brewery was established by Edmund Wheeler as the Western Brewery in 1866. Daniel Hodgens the principal of Hodgens & Co. owned the Warrnambool Brewery from sometime in the 1890s until 1909. (Hodgens died in 1907.) Daniel Hodgens also owned the National Hotel and the Pieter Both Hotel and leased the Union, Princess Royal, Prince of Wales and the Bayview hotels in the late 1890s.These labels are of considerable interest as they are artistically pleasing and are part of an important brewery business in Warrnambool in times past. .1 Oval grey and white label adhered to a piece of cream coloured card. It has a sketch of a lake and hills in the centre which resembles Tower Hill .This is surrounded by a wide border containing text. The label is discoloured .2,.3 Dark cream paper rectangular labels with black and white text. There are decorations of berries and leaves in one corner. The primary texts are contained in two long arcs and a black rectangle. Both labels are torn. .2 has a section missing. .4,.5 Rectangular labels with a curved top and extended side panels. It features,on a gold coloured background, the profile of Punch wearing a crown with a striped red and white stocking attachment. Punch has a long hooked red nose and is raising a flask towards his mouth. Above him in the curved top section are two diagonal red and dark green panels containing text. Underneath Punch are two rectangular wide, dark green and white panels containing text. The extended side panels are at right angles to the central section.There are two crosses on the top and bottom of .5 The section containing these and also a sections beside the side extensions have been removed from .4. .1EXTRA NOURISHING STOUT HODGENS & CO WARRNAMBOOL .2,.3 HODGENS & CO. WARRNAMBOOL BREWERY BRAVO ALE Refreshing, Invigorating and Contstiting (sic.) an Appetising Tonic while slightly Stimulating. Easy of Digestion HODGENS & CO PROPRIETORS WARRNAMBOOL .4,.5 A CERTAIN CURE FOR INDIGESTION HOT STUFF USED WITH BEER SPIRITS AND AERATED WATERS A DELICIOUS DRINK . Bottled for the Manufacturers by Hodgens & Co. at their Spirits Stores. . warrnambool brewery 1885-1909 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Late 20th, early 21st centuries
These ten documents (maps, plans, photographs) mostly come from the Warrnambool City Council and most contain information on sub-divisions and titles of properties in areas around the Central Business District of Warrnambool. The dates range from 1986 to 2006. These maps, plans and photographs are of some interest as they give historical details of subdivisions in Warrnambool and date from the late 20th century. .1 This is a laminated map of the boundaries of Local Governments in Victoria. It is Sheet I of 2 and has red and blue pencil markings and black boundary markings. .2 This is a copy of a plan of a survey in black and white markings on paper. .3 This is a plan of the title details of Section 19 Warrnambool. It has black printing on buff-coloured paper. .4 This is a plan of the allotments in part of the Central Business District of Warrnambool. It is printed in black and white. .5 This is a 2006 coloured aerial photograph of the harbour at Warrnambool – Breakwater etc. .6 This is a 2006 coloured aerial photograph of the Lake Pertobe area in Warrnambool .7 This is a coloured aerial photograph of Warrnambool’s streets over-stamped with road numbers in large blockings. .8 This is a plan showing the title details of Section 11 in Warrnambool. It has black printing on buff-coloured paper. .9.1 This is a plan of sub-divisions in parts of Crown Allotments 38 & 39 in Warrnambool. It has green, pink and yellow markings with black printing. .9.2 This is a plan of the sub-divisions in parts of Allotments 38 & 39 in Warrnambool. It has pink, yellow and blue markings with black printing. It is somewhat faded. warrnambool c.b.d. maps and plans, history of warrnambool -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, The 1914-15 Star, 12/1918
The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. The medal is accompanied by its original box. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The medal is accompanied by its original box.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: '3193 / Pte E. S. HOLGATE / 6/F AMB. A.I.F. The box lid is inscribed: 'AMC/13 / 3193 / Pte. E. S. Holgate / 6/F.Amb,A.I.F. / 9350/Decd.'world war one, medal, 1914, the 1914 15 star, w w 1, private e s holgate, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate medal -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, Military Medal GV, Instituted 25th March 1916
Instituted in 1914, the Military Cross (MC) was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order. During the First World War, it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land. The equivalent award for the other ranks for gallantry on land in presence of the enemy was the Military Medal (MM) which had been instituted in 1916 and, similarly to the MC, later became available to RAF other ranks serving on the ground. This medal was awared to Pte H. S Holgate for bravery in the field in 1917. Pte Holgate was killed in action at Zonnebeke 11 October 1917. Historical and social significance for schoolSilver medal with a swivelling suspension. features King George the V, uncrowned, in Field Marshal's uniform on the obverse. The medal reverse depicts the crowned royal cypher over the words "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD" all within a laurel wreath. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. The ribbon has a central stripe of thin red and white lines flanked by equally sized stripes of navy. Inscribed around obverse: 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: O[M]N: REX ET IND: IMP:' Inscribed in centre of reverse below royal insignia : 'FOR/BRAVERY/IN THE/FIELD' Impressed around OUTER edge of medal: '4303 PTE H. S. HOLGATE. 8/COY AUST. M.G.C.' Notation on original box A./Cpl H.S.Holgate 29Bn AIF 51531/Decd. 43031917, medals, military medal, world war i, w w 1, holgate, private h s holgate, zonnebeke, holgate medal -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Returned Sailor's & Soldier's Imperial League (RSSILA) membership badge
The League evolved out of concern for the welfare of returned servicemen from the First World War. In 1916, a conference recommended the formation of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, which included representation from Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. New South Wales was admitted to the League the following year, Western Australia in 1918. In 1927, the Australian Capital Territory formed a branch and was admitted. The Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) the forerunner of today’s Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) was formed in June 1916.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Badge. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in gilt lettering. The outer edges of the badge are white enamel with a floral spray to the top left and right of the blue circle. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in gilt lettering. On the reverse of the badge are soldered two brass lugs with a split pin attached for securing the badge to clothing. Stamped at the top of the badge is 'COPYRIGHT' and at the bottom of the badge is impressed V40289 and the maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE'.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia.Stamped on the reverse of the badge is 'COPYRIGHT' and at the bottom of the badge is impressedV40289and the maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE'.badges, world war one lapel badge,lara r.s.l.returned sailor's & soldier's imperial league (rssila) membership badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RAS AND RSL, post 1945
items issued to John Raymond Bruns VX88627, refer Cat No 5592 for his service history. The RSL badge has a clip over a top crown with the numbers "88" meaning a financial member for 1998.1) Badge, Returned from Active Service, brass depicts a Rising Sun, crown, wings, anchor and boomerang, rear has two lugs and stamped. .2) Badge RSL Membership, shows three central figures on a plaque style shape, white, gold, red & blue colours, rear has one lug with a pin through, rear is stamped..1) On rear, "A 32763" .2) On rear, "48617", "Badge remains property of the league"badges, rsl, ras, 2nd 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, RATS OF TOBRUK, Townsend productions, C.1991
Part of the Doug Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575P.Plaque, 50th Anniversary, wood shield backing, moulded main section, colours, gold, white, blue, yellow, red colours, Scrolls top & bottom, central “T”, crown over, Rat depiction centre.“1941 - 50th Anniversary - 1991”, followed by, “The Rats of Tobruk Association”, then, “10.4.41 - 7.12.41, Seige of Tobruk”plaques, tobruk, seige 1941 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, 1914-15 Star
The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family in Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Part of a greater A T White CollectionThe 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: 2012 / Pte A T White / 23/BN. A.I.F. albert-telfer-white, medal, world war one, 1914-15 star -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WORLD WAR 1, Michael GRANT (Artist and Curator), Homecoming, August 2018
Book dedication, “Dedicated to the men and women of Victoria’s central Gold Fields who served and made the supreme sacrifice in our name”.1) .2) Books, soft cover, cardboard, white print on front and spine, front cover illustrated sepia tone photo of a soldier in uniform, back cover illustrated sepia tone photo of Soldiers marching with crowd of spectators, 73 pages, plain white, illustrated B & W and sepia photographs.On title page adhesive sticker printed in red ink, “Central Goldfields/Art gallery”, hand written in black, “With Compliments”books military, history, ww1 biography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - WELCOME HOME BANNER
It is not ascertained if this relates to the First or Second World War.Banner, rectangular shape, white background, decorative green edging, top L H corner is an Australian Red Ensign, top R H corner is the Union Jack, central is main lettering.In red and blue printed, “WELCOME HOME”.banners, welcome home -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PENDANT, ITALIAN
... stripes, central shield shape black with white cross on red..., white, red stripes, central shield shape black with white cross ...These Pendants appear to be Italian WW2 Youth pennants.All three, triangular shaped pendants, green, white, red stripes, central shield shape black with white cross on red background.pendants, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG, TRANSPORT CORP, post WW2
... / red. Navy ground with central star, laurel wreath. White... of horizontal stripes of navy / white / red. Navy ground with central ...Cloth flag made up of horizontal stripes of navy / white / red. Navy ground with central star, laurel wreath. White hanging cord attached to one edge with metal attachment hooks top & bottom. On blue circle in centre of Gold "E = R" star emblem in centre with crown on top. "PAR ONERI" underneath on grey. "Royal Australian Transport Corps - reign of Elizabeth II" Motto: "Par Oneri"flags - military, transport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, RAAF
See also Cat No No 2348Cap, RAAF grey/blue with gilded white metal Training Corps insignia on left side. Insignia is in form of a circle & bar with an eagle with outstretched wings perched centrally at base of circle. Label inside stamped with details of type & size & handwritten in red ink is owner's name & service no. Black petersham hat band sewn round inner bottom edge.Label: “JAMES, P A, Service No 119699”uniforms - airforce, headwear, forage -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MEMBERSHIP BADGES, 1) Bishop / Brisbane, 1) Pre WW2
Items in collection re Brig E.M. Williams DSO, refer Cat No 2580 for service details..1) Badge, metal, RSL Membership, 2 figures central with membership year clasp at top. .2) Badge, metal Australian Legion of Ex Servicemen & Women. Blue scroll with Army, Navy Air Force over Boomerang. Red, blue & white enamel work.numismatics-badges-societies-service clubs, metalcraft - enamel ware -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, A Guest of the Emperor, 1995
Book hardcover - front cover is coloured red and black. Stylized imperial Japanese flag. Image of rail track in central foreground. Rising sun at top. Writing is in white ink. Japanese writing on left. Pages 141. Illustrated with maps and photos."Donated by BGO YMCA". "Bill 0 with my best wishes - RUSSELL SAVAGE October 1995" Thailand Hellfire Pass - Ex POW Project. books-military-history, japan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flag, George Tuttill Ltd, THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN, 20th C
The Mission adopted, as its symbol, a flying angel inspired by a verse from the Book of Revelation (14:60) “Then I saw a flying angel in mid-heaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those on earth, to every nation and tribe, language and people” The incorporated name of the Mission changed in 2000 and became the Mission to Seafarers, Victoria, the logo was also re-designed.This flag was most likely issued by the Central Mission in the UK or possibly ordered from Australia .Flag or banner white printed on dk blue open weave 'scrim' flag with tough woven white nylon hem at left edge whit incoporates a woven length as tie and a wooden peg to secure to flagpole hoist cord.Features a white winged flying angel with outstretched arms, one hand holding an open book with lettering above and below ( see title details).See image; also on verso small red label secured to back of white hem edge with woven details of maker: (Tuttill...) see detail image.mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, flag, flying angel -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Commemorative Medallion
In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation. According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. The image is in relief. The reverse features a number of service personnel pictured in front of a vehicle, encircled by the motif of the Australian national flag.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, London News Agency Photos Ltd. (LNA), Giant liner's mast replaced, 13 Fevrier 935
The repaired mast of the giant liner Cunard White-Star Liner "MAJESTIC" was installed in the liner at Southampton today. Photo shows the mast being lifted by the giant floating crane into the liner. A comparison of the size of the crane and mast is given by the men is picture.Black and white photograph depicting the mast being lifted onto the liner deck. A few men can be seen on board.On a thin paper glued to the back, typed in black ink: Issued 13-2-35 /Supplied: LNA/GIANT LINER'S MAST REPLACED./The repaired mast of the giant liner Cunard White-Star Liner "MAJESTIC" was installed in the liner at Southampton today. Photo shows the mast being lifted by the giant floating crane into the liner. A comparison of the size of the crane and mast is given by the men is picture. On the left side written in blue pen: Copyright LNA / NB (an arrow directs to stamp). On the right top corner an oval shape stamp in red ink: London News Agency Photos LTD. 46, Fleet Street, London, ECA. In the centre: Photo Supplied/L.N.A/Tel: Central 3751.passenger ship, liner, cunard-white star, rms majestic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Leisure object - Cards, 21st Century
Playing cards used at the MTSV and available for seafarers to both use and take awayFrom the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Small cardboard box containing 52 playing cards in original plastic wrapping. Front of box is coloured red and the flying angel motif and 'The Mission to Seafarers' is depicted in white, surrounded by white oblated circle .cards, playing cards, flying angel, marketing, fundraising, games, entertainment, mission to seafarers, mtsv shop -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski
Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, British War & Victory
Ancestor of Sub Branch memberPte. Dempster was an ancestor of a Montmorency/Eltham sub-branch member.British War Medal Silver disc with a straight clasp suspender without a swivel Ribbon (in clasp) - wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue Obverse ... bare headed effigy of King George V (by Sir Bertram Mackennal) facing left with the legend around circumference Reverse ... St. George on horseback trampling shield of eagle (symbol of "Central Powers"); above is rising sun of victory. Victory Medal Bronze disc with circular loop which is threaded with ribbon Ribbon - a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet Obverse ... image of "winged Victory" Reverse ... inscription surrounded by laurel reathBritish War Medal Obverse ... GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN : REX ET IND. IMP. (George V, King of all the British Isles and Emperor of India) Reverse ... 1914 1918 Rim ... Pte J. H. Dempster, 24 BN AIF Victory Medal Obverse ... no inscription Reverse ... THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION 1914 - 1919 Rim ... Pte J. H. Dempster, 24 BN AIFwar service medals, ww1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Municipality of Heidelberg Plan No. 481, 23/9/1949
Central area of Greensborough, South boundary Grimshaw Street, showing river and buildings in green and gradients in red. Adjoins Map No. 480 to West.Black & white map with features in red and green. Scale: 160 feet to 1 inch.greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Tapestry, The Portland Fibre Group & Valerie Kirk et al, From the Land to the Sea, 1996-2004
Woven by The Portland Fibre Group, proposed for installation in the foyer of the Glenelg Shire Council Offices, opposite the entry to the Council Chambers.Tapestry woven in wool on twine warp. Cream coloured background with pale blue flecks of colour, central motif of coat of arms features two birds standing on grey platforms, either side of shield. Central to the shield is a masted sailing vessel sitting atop blue and white horizontal lines representing the ocean. Around the sails of the vessel are radiating yellow rays and a blue surrounds representing sunburst against blue sky. The top third of the shield shows a pair of sheep heads against a red background. Above the shield is depicted a helmet, crowned with a whale. Blue plumage is shown coming from the helmet and framing the whale. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Tapestry, Tapestry - Town of Portland Coat of Arms, 1996-2004
Made by Portland Fibre Group, 1996-2004: specifically Mary Sharrock, Dot Kelly, Ollie Dellar, Doris Amor and Ede Bailey.Tapestry woven in wool on twine warp. Cream coloured background with pale blue flecks of colour, central motif of coat of arms - features two birds standing on grey platforms to either side of shield. Central to the shield is a masted sailing vessel sitting atop blue and white horizontal lines representing the ocean. Around the sails of the vessel are radiating yellow rays and a blue surrounds representing sunburst against blue sky. The top third of shield shows a pair of sheep heads against a red background. Above the shield is depicted a helmet, crowned with a whale. Blue plumage is shown coming from the helmet and framing the whale.Front: (Weavers' initials, except Ede Bailey, woven into tapestry and are seen on the hem). Back: (no inscriptions)town of portland, textile, tapestry, weaving -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash, n.d
The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Small red sash, green stripe down each side. Central white stripe, coat of arms of the Ancient Order of Foresters. Embroidered in green and goldancient order of foresters, friendly society, societies -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Sash, n.d
The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Small red sash, green stripe down each side, coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters - A.O.F. Yellow and gold, central white stripeancient order of foresters, sash, friendly society, societies -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Float, n.d
Handmade fishing float, top and bottom narrow sections - wood, central wider section - cork. Top section painted red with black and white bands, bottom dark green, narrow red band at junction of wood and cork. Cork section lacquered. Small wire ring and bottom end. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Float, n.d
Handmade fishing float. Top and bottom narrow sections - wood, central wider section - cork. Top section painted orange with black and white bands; bottom section dark green, narrow red band at junction of wood and cork. Cork section lacquered. Small wire ring bottom end. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Aerial photograph of an area of Portland, Victoria, 1955
Port of Portland CollectionA black and white aerial photograph taken from the N.W. of T.B.& S. abattoir, red brick wool store, petroleum installations, north/central Portland residential areas and Portland Harbour.Front: NOV 1955 'AIRSPY PHOTO' ref NO 2/b/74port of portland